Sam Vaughan Houston’s Historic Floresville Estate For Sale

Sam Vaughan Houston’s Historic Floresville Estate For Sale Sam Vaughan Houston, the grand-nephew of General Sam Houston, served as the mayor of Floresville from 1902-1936.

The Sam Vaughan Houston Estate, one of the six major historical homes in Floresville TX, is officially on the market to the public for the very first time in history! He owned the bank & Alamo Lumber, sat on the first First Grand Jury of Wilson County & created Floresville ISD. The original structure was built in 1886, rebuilt in 1926 to withstand extreme weather conditions, and restoration began

in 2011. Now it’s your turn to enjoy all this home has to offer!! You’ll have plenty of space to relax & entertain in your main house, guest house, separate indoor/outdoor bar (decorated with relics found buried on the property!), your gleaming in-ground pool, and outdoor sitting areas, all nestled among lush landscaping of fruit & shade trees on .92 acres. The main home has three living areas, with so many options to make it your own; have a sitting room, office, library, play room, game room, media room, etc. Each of the three bedrooms in the main house have their own full bathroom for privacy & convenience. Your one-bedroom Guest house has its own full kitchen, full bathroom & separate upstairs loft big enough for a full sectional or a king bed! Get ready to celebrate moving day in the bar, equipped with your own pool table, comfy couches, a projector & screen, and additional outdoor seating! As if all of that wasn’t enough, you’ll enjoy the cooled wine cellar (holds 106 bottles), private RV parking (with electric & water hookup), converted garage & a workshop. Home is conveniently located within walking distance of downtown Floresville, so you can enjoy everything the town has to offer, as well as being easily accessible to Hwy 181, and only a 23 minutes from San Antonio city limit. Updates include: Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, foundation leveled/stabilized Nov 2020. 100% transferrable HVAC/plumbing warranty on the entire property. Property is being sold as-is, as seller is willing to consider concessions in lieu of repairs

06/19/2021
Floresville Map, March 1922. Sam Vaughan Houston Estate is on the bottom left, outlined in blue
06/18/2021

Floresville Map, March 1922. Sam Vaughan Houston Estate is on the bottom left, outlined in blue

On July 19, 1915, Mayor Sam Vaughn Houston flipped the switch & brought electricity to Floresville!
06/18/2021

On July 19, 1915, Mayor Sam Vaughn Houston flipped the switch & brought electricity to Floresville!

The City of Floresville's website provides upcoming events, news, department contacts & many other resident & visitor re...
06/18/2021

The City of Floresville's website provides upcoming events, news, department contacts & many other resident & visitor resources

Official City of Floresville, Texas website. City Hall documents, community news, application forms, calendar of events, departments, contact information.

Sam Vaughan Houston served on the First Grand Jury of Wilson County & is pictured here on the front row, third from the ...
06/18/2021

Sam Vaughan Houston served on the First Grand Jury of Wilson County & is pictured here on the front row, third from the right

Guesthouse: Before & After! What was originally a one-room shack with a washtub is now a one-bedroom guest house complet...
06/17/2021

Guesthouse: Before & After!

What was originally a one-room shack with a washtub is now a one-bedroom guest house complete a full kitchen and full bathroom, & an upstairs loft big enough for a full sectional or a king bed! Perfect for guests, or as an Airbnb or separate rental property!

The back patio & balcony pictured below was originally the first private elevator inside of a home in Texas
06/17/2021

The back patio & balcony pictured below was originally the first private elevator inside of a home in Texas

So much to explore on the Wilson County Historical Society's website!
06/17/2021

So much to explore on the Wilson County Historical Society's website!

The Wilson County Historical Society was formed as a subset of the Wilson County Historical Commission to research and preserve the rich past of Wilson County, Texas. Our web site provides much information about the society to include some of our research, our projects, our photos, and our events.

Among the many historical relics on the property, this is an original masonic gate from the San Antonio Stockyards
06/17/2021

Among the many historical relics on the property, this is an original masonic gate from the San Antonio Stockyards

Check out these pre-restoration photos!
06/17/2021

Check out these pre-restoration photos!

Before & After of the Stairway. WOW!
06/17/2021

Before & After of the Stairway. WOW!

First National Bank of Floresville currency, signed by Sam Vaughan Houston
06/17/2021

First National Bank of Floresville currency, signed by Sam Vaughan Houston

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1309 1st Street
Floresville, TX
78114

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